On 10th of April 2017, an esteemed delegation from Fulbright Commission in Egypt, headed by Dr. Maggie Nassif, Executive Director of the Fulbright paid a visit to Alexandria University

The delegation was welcomed by AU President, Dr. Essam El-Kurd. An information session was held introducing details of the programs and scholarships offered by the Fulbright commission to Egyptian students to obtain Master's degree as 30 scholarships are offered in addition to research opportunities in USA universities in engineering, agriculture, renewable energy and technological fields

Dr. Kurdi emphasized university keenness to collaborate with prestigious scientific associations to develop faculty members through offered scientific programs

Dr  Maggie Nassif stated that  the available scholarships varies from 6 months to 2 years while the deadline to apply is 4th of  May 2017